Train Survival: You're really trying to survive!

Ivan cut down trees, Sun Lili cleared the stumps, Sun Keke collected materials, and Ivan was on standby.

The rain intensified, and the four men's clothes were quickly soaked through. But their movements didn't slow down at all; instead, they became even more focused. Such heavy rain posed no threat to them.

The four worked together seamlessly, quickly clearing a path to the Puppet Grass King's swamp. Although the rain intensified, their spirits lifted.

The group returned to the train, drove out the transport vehicle, and stored a large amount of stone inside.

The transport truck arrived at the edge of the swamp. Su Li and the others took out stones and used them to pave a stone path in the swamp so that the transport truck could drive through.

After the installation was completed, they replaced Sun Keke with Song Mingyu. Song Mingyu's strength had almost fully recovered, and her task was to identify the magical plants to ensure they didn't miss any valuable resources.

Time flies, and before long, Su Li and his group had collected all the resources near the Puppet Grass King.

A large number of monster skeletons were piled up to one side; these were the materials that Ivan and Zuli used to hone their skills.

The body of the Puppet Grass King provided them with 63 units of wood-attribute timber, while at the location where it was rooted, they dug out 41 units of wood-attribute stone.

During the collection process, Zurich also discovered some new magical plants.

The first one discovered was a type of reed called "Rice Flour Reed," belonging to the Black Iron grade. This special reed can accumulate large amounts of high-quality protein and starch in its rhizomes. Although this magical plant doesn't have any other special effects, it is extremely nutritious. The upper part of the Rice Flour Reed has a high nectar content, and Zuli even started considering whether to keep bees.

After testing, Song Mingyu speculated, "These rice noodle reeds show signs of harvesting. They may have been specially planted by the Puppet Grass King to meet the daily nutritional needs of its puppet troops."

"In the end, it all benefits us," Su Li laughed. "Take it back and show it to Sophia. We need to grow some too. Ordinary ingredients aren't enough to help Sophia make more advanced secret dishes."

As Sun Lili dug away the dirt, she wiped the rain from her face with her sleeve and casually asked, "Should we give it to the coalition government?"

Su Li paused for a few seconds, then casually said, "No, let's hold off for now and talk about it later. I feel like the current coalition government isn't quite right."

“I agree,” Sun Keke said in a low voice. “There are a few districts where thugs and gangs have emerged, it’s really bad.”

Su Li rubbed her temples. "It seems we need to get together with a few friends and have a talk with the United Government."

Having already exhausted herself exploring, Su Li didn't want any more messy and troublesome things to happen in her hometown. "Why did things deteriorate so quickly? I feel there might be something we don't know about behind this."

Thinking about these things now is useless, so Su Li put aside her thoughts and continued to take stock of her gains.

The second magical plant discovered was a very unique mushroom.

After Song Mingyu examined the mushroom, she determined that it was a very famous type of mushroom.

【Black Iron Supreme Delicious Mushroom】

[Iron Grade]

[After consumption, cultivation will enhance physical constitution, vitality, and magical energy.]

For players with attribute points below 50, each serving will increase their Constitution by 1 point, Health by 100 points, and Mana by 50 points, with a maximum Constitution increase of 100 points. This effect can only be applied 5 times.

[The Multiverse Gourmet Association: You should abandon those complicated and difficult-to-prepare secret recipes and choose the invincible, supremely delicious mushrooms instead!]

[Goddess of the Hearth: Well said. If I were to use these mushrooms to make a secret dish, how would you react?]

Upon seeing these attributes, Su Li exclaimed, "Incredible!"

This was the first time Zuli had seen ingredients that could have effects comparable to secret recipes without any processing.

Moreover, it is an extremely rare food that increases health and mana.

These mushrooms were discovered by Zurich researchers while digging up the roots of rice-fed reeds. They grow at the base of the reeds, feeding on the decomposition of the decaying roots.

"Hurry up and find the roots of all these reeds." Su Li wiped the rain off her face and smiled broadly. "Let's dig up all these mushrooms and try to cultivate them when we get back."

With this mushroom, Zuli believed that Sofia would definitely be able to create an even better secret recipe.

Then, they discovered another magical plant.

The authentication was still conducted through Song Mingyu.

Water-blooming Orchid

This orchid produces bell-shaped flowers, similar to those of the lily of the valley. Inside the flower is a special liquid, which, according to Song Mingyu's analysis, has a strong healing effect against corrosive substances.

Song Mingyu put down the water lily orchid in her hand, glanced around, and reminded, "Be careful, these orchids should also be specially cultivated. There are a lot of them, and they are evenly distributed. I don't know why this Puppet Grass King would cultivate so many orchids. It must not be without reason."

“Then collect them all.” Zuli waved his hand. “Trust in the wisdom of the indigenous people!”

It won't take much effort anyway.

Su Li and his team harvested a large quantity of orchids, and Su Li also preserved some seeds.

In addition to these supplies, Song Mingyu also discovered a thin vine growing on the puppet grass king while inspecting other buildings.

When these vines are attacked, they will exude an oily liquid with a peculiar smell—neither foul nor pleasant, but rather strange.

After examining it, Song Mingyu confirmed that the vine had insect-repelling properties.

So these vines, called "Spotted Flower Vine" and covered with patterns that looked like little red flowers, were all collected by Su Li and his group.

After completely hollowing out the Puppet Grass King, Su Li and his companions discovered a small empty chamber beneath its roots, containing three treasure chests.

One silver treasure chest, one puppet grass treasure chest, and one furniture treasure chest.

Of course, Zuli Blackhand wouldn't do something as good as opening a treasure chest himself.

This time, it was Song Mingyu who opened the treasure chest. Su Li felt that this world was Song Mingyu's home turf, and there might be a home-field advantage.

With Su Li's anticipation, Song Mingyu opened the three treasure chests.

The first silver-level treasure chest contained some food and water supplies, as well as a blueprint.

Su Li picked up the blueprint and discovered it was a planting tool.

[Exquisite mushroom-shaped tree stump]

[Iron Grade]

[Consumption: 5 of Attribute Wood, 5 of the Corresponding Elemental Crystal]

Depending on the properties of the materials used, the resulting tree stumps will have different attributes. Attributed tree stumps can help propagate fungal magical plants.

This is a real lifesaver! Zurich was just worried about how to grow mushrooms. The planting pots they usually use aren't suitable for growing mushrooms.

The second one is the Puppet Grass Treasure Chest. Inside, there is a ring.

【Catalyst Ring】

[Iron Grade]

[Enhance the casting effects of Nature's Catalyst spells.]

This ring is most suitable for Song Mingyu. She has a tactic of controlling enemies using catalytic seeds.

The last furniture chest also contains a blueprint.

[Vase - A Beautiful Life]

[Iron Grade]

【furniture】

Placing flowers within will grant different buffs depending on the type of flower.